3.8.4(C), Handbook: The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. The facilitys record of fire drills was missing [March], or was not maintained for 12 months.
Correction / follow-up note
There was no record of a drill being conducted for the month of March 2026 due to technical difficulties with the program/devise used to record this data. A drill was conducted today 4/28/26 to bring this area into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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TRANSPORTATION - 48 - Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook
Sec. 402.305(4)(a), Florida Statutes: Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every four children. 2. For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every six children. 3. For children 2 years of age or older, but under 3 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 11 children. 4. For children 3 years of age or older, but under 4 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 15 children. 5. For children 4 years of age or older, but under 5 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 20 children. 6. For children 5 years of age or older, there must be one child care personnel for every 25 children. A ratio of [3] child care personnel for [62] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [62] children was observed.
Inspector notes
A ratio of [ 3 ] child care personnel for [ 62 ] children is required. A ratio of [ 2 ] child care personnel for [ 62 ] children was observed. Additional staff members arrived to assist the children in the cafeteria, bringing this violation into compliance. New ratio: SA 5:62
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
3.8.2 (A), Handbook: Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required.
Inspector notes
The elementary school has a current comprehensive safety inspection conducted on 1/8/25. There are deficiencies indicated on the report, some of which are fire safety related in the classrooms/areas being utilized by the afterschool program. Based on this information, the inspection is deemed not approved. An approved inspection is required.
Correction status
Due by February 4, 2025
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TRANSPORTATION - 47 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook
Sec. 7-10, Ordinance:The facility must provide the local licensing agency with a certificate of insurance evidencing the required coverage.The facility shall be required to give the local licensing agency thirty (30) days notice prior to the expiration or cancellation of the policy.
Correction / follow-up note
Obtain a current certificate of general liability insurance observed expired 03/31/24.
Sec. 7-5.08(b), Ordinance: A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report indicating compliance by a certified fire inspector shall be on file with the licensing agency and must be conspicuously posted.The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required.
Correction / follow-up note
THIS ITEM WAS OUT OF COMPLIANCE DURING THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION AND CONTINUES TO BE OUT OF COMPLIANCE. OBTAIN A CURRENT FIRE INSPECTION REPORT OBSERVED EXPIRED 07/06/23.
Correction status
Due by April 4, 2024
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TRANSPORTATION - 49 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: Sec. 7-5.08, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Sec. 7-4.05(b), Ordinance: Prior to the first day of being employed by a child care facility, all child care personnel, excluding temporary substitutes, shall have on file at the child care facility a signed statement from a licensed physician or authorized agent of a Florida County Health Department attesting that the employee is in good health in order to care for children.The health assessment statement shall be documented on the No. 8, Physicians Statement of Good Health for Child Care Center Personnel, and updated every two (2) years.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff without current No. 8 on file.
Correction / follow-up note
Obtain a current No. 8 form, Physician's Statement of Good Health observed missing for one staff member (K. S.), see supplemental sheet for additional information.
Correction status
Due by October 4, 2023
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance
Official code
05-01
Higher concern: Supervision
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Sec. 7-6.01(c), Ordinance:The child care facility is required to have at least two (2) adult staff members who have first aid and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training and at least one (1) of these staff members shall be on the premises at all times that children are present in the facility.The required amount of trained staff were not on the premises.
Correction / follow-up note
The facility is in violation of the updated standard 4.2.2, A of the School-Age Handbook which states that by June 12, 2021 , at all times in each classroom/room/designated space, or outdoor area occupied by children, at least one of the child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision to that specific group must have current first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification. None of the staff members observed supervising the children had the required CPR certification. FOOD SERVICE/NUTRITION
Correction status
Due by October 18, 2023
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TRAINING - 32 - First Aid/CPR Certification Group: Sec. 7-6.01, Ordinance
Official code
32-01
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Sec. 7-5.08(b), Ordinance: A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report indicating compliance by a certified fire inspector shall be on file with the licensing agency and must be conspicuously posted.The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required.
Correction / follow-up note
Obtain a current passing fire inspection report observed expired 7/6/23.
Correction status
Due by October 18, 2023
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TRANSPORTATION - 49 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: Sec. 7-5.08, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must successfully complete the departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff/volunteers who are out of compliance.
Report comments
One staff member supervising children has not completed the Department of Children and Families 40 hours within fifteen (15) months from the date of employment in the child care industry, see supplemental sheet for additional information.
Correction status
Due by May 31, 2023
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TRAINING - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook [SR]
Official code
03-03
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Sec. 7-6.01(c), Ordinance: The child care facility is required to have at least two (2) adult staff members who have first aid and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training. On-line CPR courses are not acceptable to meet this standard. CPR training must be done by classroom instruction. There was no documentation to show that at least two (2) staff members were appropriately trained. (Section 13.4, number 6)
Correction / follow-up note
The facility is in violation of the updated standard 4.2.2, A of the School-Age Handbook which states that by June 12, 2021 , at all times in each classroom/room/designated space, or outdoor area occupied by children, at least one of the child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision to that specific group must have current first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification. Three Counselors supervising three groups of children does not have proof of current CPR and First Aid certification. FOOD SERVICE/NUTRITION
Correction status
Due by May 31, 2023
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TRAINING - 32 - First Aid/CPR Certification Group: Sec. 7-6.01, Ordinance [SR]
Official code
32-02
Higher concern: Transportation
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3.8.4(A) and (C), Handbook:During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care.The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and staff in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of two years from the date of the fire drill.Documentation of conducted fire and emergency preparedness drills must be available at the time of inspection.3.8.5(D), Handbook: There was no documentation available to show that monthly fire drills have been completed for the month(s) of [SEE COMMENTS]. (Section 14.3, numbers 1 and 2)
Report comments
Documentation of completed fire drill for April was not available for review. An additional fire drill must be completed and documentation accessible for review by May 31.
4.7, Handbook: Section 402.305(2)(f), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. The facility has no director or the director meet the minimum qualifications.
Report comments
The child care program does not currently have a credentialed director on file. A provisional license will be processed.
Correction status
Due by February 20, 2023
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TRAINING - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Secs. 7-3 and 7-4.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
02-01
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Can you explain the current process for documenting and tracking monthly fire drills to ensure they are consistently recorded?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that an inspection in April 2026 identified a missing record for a monthly fire drill. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the facility ensures these safety requirements are met and documented moving forward.
Context
The record was missing due to technical difficulties and was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that appropriate staff-to-child ratios are maintained throughout the day, especially during transitions or busy times?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from September 2025 noted a time when the required staff-to-child ratio was not met. This question allows the director to explain the procedures in place to keep staffing levels compliant at all times.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection when additional staff arrived.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the steps taken to ensure all required safety and fire inspections are kept up to date and on file?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show multiple instances over the past few years where fire safety or insurance documentation was noted as expired or missing. This question helps parents understand how the facility manages these administrative requirements to maintain compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all staff members have current and valid first aid and CPR certifications?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2023 inspection indicated that staff supervising children did not have the required CPR certification on file. Asking about current practices provides insight into how the facility tracks and verifies these essential staff qualifications.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to the schedule or staffing?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication regarding daily operations and staffing helps parents feel informed and confident in the care their children receive. This question helps clarify the center's approach to keeping families updated on the environment their child experiences.